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Linear boundary earthwork and associated field system on Cherhill Down is a complex of ancient agricultural remains situated on the chalk downland of north Wiltshire. The monument comprises linear ditches and banks that define field divisions, representing a system of land organisation that dates to the Iron Age period. The earthworks remain visible as low banks and shallow ditches across the downland surface, demonstrating the pattern of land use and territorial management practised by Iron Age communities in this region. Such field systems are characteristic of the intensive agricultural development that occurred across southern British chalk landscapes during the later prehistoric period.
Linear boundary earthwork and associated field system on Cherhill Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018431. View the official record →
Linear boundary earthwork and associated field system on Cherhill Down is a complex of ancient agricultural remains situated on the chalk downland of north Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018431.
Linear boundary earthwork and associated field system on Cherhill Down is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018431.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rybury camp (5.8 km), All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (6.2 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (6.6 km).
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